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2012: Zwanzig Zwölf

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2012: Zwanzig Zwölf
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2008
RecordedKinderland Studios, New York City
GenreIndustrial metal, extreme metal
Length44:01
LabelMetropolis
ProducerHanzel und Gretyl
Hanzel und Gretyl chronology
Scheissmessiah!
(2004)
2012: Zwanzig Zwölf
(2008)
Born to Be Heiled
(2012)

2012: Zwanzig Zwölf is the fifth full-length album American industrial metal band Hanzel und Gretyl. It was released via Metropolis Records on February 5, 2008. The album is a concept album based on the Mayan 2012 apocalypse theory.[1] The album's concept is based on the idea that in the year 2012, Hanzel und Gretyl will play a show at one of the ancient Mayan temples that will actually reveal itself to be a space ship. This space ship will then take HuG on a tour around the universe.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal.de[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Hanzel und Gretyl

No.TitleLength
1."Übermensch Überfrau"2:41
2."Fukken Über Death Party"4:15
3."Loud und Proud"3:32
4."Kaizerreich"3:23
5."Deathschläger"3:30
6."Number 1 in Deutschland"3:59
7."Hail to the Darkside"3:13
8."Bavarian Bierhaus Blood"3:39
9."Das Boot"3:59
10."Heil Hizzle mein Nizzle"1:41
11."Lederhosen macht frei"3:55
12."Sternkrieg"3:43
13."Tötenhead"2:30
Total length:44:01

Personnel

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  • Kaizer von Loopy – vocals, guitar, programming
  • Vas Kallas – lead vocals, bass

Reception

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French music reviewer VerdamMnis Magazine noted that "overall, it's an excellent album, though the repeated use of certain samples across most tracks is a slight drawback."[3]

References

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  1. ^ Thorley, Andy (July 10, 2018). "BAND OF THE DAY: HANZEL UND GRETYL". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Bastian (March 23, 2008). "Hanzel und Gretyl - 2012: Zwanzig Zwölf". Metal.de. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Wihr, Erik (February 5, 2008). "Chronique | Hanzel Und Gretyl - Zwanzig Zwölf : 2012". www.verdammnis.com (in French). Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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